Józef Lejtes
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- November 22, 1901
- Died
- May 27, 1983
- Birthplace
- Warsaw, Russian Empire [now Poland]
Józef Lejtes was a Hungarian-born film director and screenwriter who made significant contributions to European and American cinema. He began his career in the Hungarian film industry in the 1920s, directing several notable films. Lejtes emigrated to the United States in the 1940s, where he continued his directing career. He directed episodes for television series such as Bonanza and Perry Mason. Lejtes's work was characterized by a strong visual style and a focus on character-driven narratives.
Filmography
The Counterfeit Killer 1968
Director
Valley of Mystery 1967
Director
Passion 1954
Screenplay, Story
The Faithful City 1952
Director, Screenplay
- No Alternative
No Alternative 1949
Director
- Song of the Negev
Song of the Negev 1949
Producer
- My Father's House
My Father's House 1947
Director
- The Great Promise
The Great Promise 1947
Director, Screenplay, Producer, Editor
- Sygnały
Sygnały 1938
Director
Granica 1938
Director, Screenplay
Kosciuszko at the Battle of Raclawice 1938
Director
Girls of Nowolipki 1937
Director, Screenplay
Love or a Kingdom 1936
Director
Róża 1936
Director
- The Day of the Great Adventure
The Day of the Great Adventure 1935
Director
Córka generała Pankratowa 1934
Director
Young Forest 1934
Director, Writer
Pod Twoją obronę 1933
Director
- Dzikie pola
Dzikie pola 1932
Director
Burza nad Zakopanem 1930
Director
- Z dnia na dzień
Z dnia na dzień 1929
Director
- Huragan
Huragan 1928
Director
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